Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at Haystack, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our product development team. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on clients and projects, crafting solutions that solve complex problems and drive business success. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and teammates, sharing your expertise and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. **Location: This role is fully remote; however, we are looking for candidates residing in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The ability to periodically attend in-person client meetings in Indianapolis is required., + Develop web and mobile applications with an emphasis on JavaScript platforms and libraries including React.js, React Native, and Node.js

• Educate and advise clients and teammates on technical options/trends
• Participate in client consultations to help brainstorm, answer questions, and build solutions
• Perform scoping/architecture and product requirements for new and ongoing projects
• Work within an Agile Scrum framework and manage day-to-day communication with project counterparts
• Analyze, design, implement, and integrate functional requirements in new or existing solutions
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders about goals, plans, deliverables, timelines, and the status of your work, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery

• Extensive hands-on experience (5+ years) with React.js, React Native, and Node.js, including proficiency in building robust and scalable web and mobile applications
• Demonstrated ability (3+ years) in engaging with clients to understand requirements, define project scopes, and provide technical recommendations, or equivalent consulting experience in a client-facing role
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks with the ability to adapt and learn new technologies as needed (e.g., PHP, .NET, Python, C, TypeScript)
• Proven track record of deploying web and mobile applications, showcasing expertise in the entire software development lifecycle from design to deployment
• Formal training in computer science or a related field, such as completion of boot camps or relevant coursework. Equivalent on-the-job experience will also be considered
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and Confluence, ensuring efficient collaboration and communication within the team and with stakeholders
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, for managing code repositories and facilitating collaborative development workflows
• Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the tech community

At Haystack, we build custom software products with a specialization in digital solutions for the Power and Utility industry. As Innovation Partners to our clients, we combine deep domain knowledge, a product-minded approach, and exceptional engineering to build scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software. Our mission is to deliver outstanding results while creating an experience clients love.